Bands you don't like with one hit song you love

Don't know if they were all hits, but here's ten

 

*facepalm at this thread*

At least give a reason why you don't like the artist, but love one song. But I know that won't happen, since this is basically a troll thread.

 

don't stop believing-journey
the song is great and the drum beat kills!

 

As per Standoffish's point, I'll elaborate on my choices below:-

Jethro Tull - Aqualung, I can't get into Tull at all, mainly due to Ian Anderson's vocals but the riff & drumming in this song are killer
Smashing Pumpkins - Today. I'm not a fan of this group at all, I can't stand Corgan but the melody in this song makes it stand out
Abba - Dancing Queen, Abba are a bit poppy for me but you just can't deny this song, I would probably listen to the drum track alone quite happily
No Doubt - Hella Good, No Doubt are awful but the riff in the chorus of this song reminds me of Deep Purple or something, it's brilliant
The Jam - English Rose, The Jam are basically a poundland Mod band, but English Rose is stunning, completely out of character for them

 

Why is it necessary to have a reason to love a song?

Why do I like "Kashmir" above all other Led Zeppelin songs? I really don't have a clue but I guess I could make something up. I could cite Jimmy Page's awesome guitar playing isn't he usually awesome?

 

There are some cases for bands/artists whose catalogue I haven't explored but I do like specific individual songs. These examples come to mind now but there are many others:

"Walking on Sunshine" -- Katrina & the Waves
"Free Fallin'" -- Tom Petty
"Walking in your Sleep" -- Romantics
"Mirror in the Bathroom" -- The English Beat

 

Blue oyster cult. Don’t fear the reaper

 

Remember kids: psychedelics and social media don't mix.

 

Led Zeppelin: Kashmir
U2: Miss Sarajevo

 

I've had a dislike for The Dave Clark Five ever since 1963.

But for some reason I love the Starline stereo LP version of Can't You See That She's Mine.

 

I really dislike Barenaked Ladies, but I really like "The Old Apartment".

 

I really like Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi but find most of their music too poppy sounding for my taste.

 

Sex Pistols-God Save The Queen

I like the whole "concept" of the Sex Pistols, but as for the actual songs this is the only one I really like a lot.

 

The Smiths - How Soon Is Now.

 

I'm not a fan of Kansas; I find their high harmonies annoying and don't care for any of their "progressive" stuff.

But "Dust in the Wind" is a great song.

 

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in most parts to not love "Albatross" by Fleetwood Mac...at least it should be illegal.

 

Basket Case- Green Day. The reason would go against forum rules.

 

That's the fault of Mick and Mac for not giving the name edition numbers. Then I could have written "Fleetwood Mac VI" or whatever it is now.

 

I'm still standing- Elton john

 

Everlong - Foo Fighters. (Everything else by them is terrible)

 

James Taylor - Handy man
B52s - Love Shack
The Police - Roxanne
The Clash - Rock the Casbah
Lunatic Fringe - Red Rider

 

Grand Funk Railroad - Bad Time

 

Cinderella Shelter Me!

 

I don't like The Rolling Stones, and have never understood their mass appeal.

However, I do like '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' - that guitar riff ranks as one of the most memorable riffs in rock history.